Legacy Narrative

After a year of advocacy, the Hessler community was not happy with the process or the results. But at least it’s not a micro-apartment and the building has potential for occupants to participate in life on Hessler. Much more to be said and done.

Redesigned Hessler Road project wins approval, is headed for construction this summer – The Land After years of objections from neighbors and multiple redesigns, a proposed six-unit apartment building has received approval from the Cleveland Landmarks Commission.

No, really? It only took a decade. 🤣

After 10 years and 8,000 demolitions, Cuyahoga Land Bank shifts focus to rehabs New study estimates Cuyahoga Land Bank's economic impact from 10 years of activity at $1.43 billion, due mostly to its demolition program. Now, the nonprofit is preparing to pivot to focus more on property rehabilitation and development.

Time published a wonderful pro-Preservation article about Pei’s contribution to an integrated renewal project in Chicago.

How ARtGlass is Reimagining Museums and Historical Sites with Augmented Reality Augmented reality wearable technology has been a tough market to break into. Pokemon Go demonstrated widespread appeal is possible on a mobile device, but nobody has cracked the code for AR on smartglasses. Following a lackluster response to Google Glass, Magic Leap and Snap Spectacles, AR wearables...

Heatwave Reveals a Secret Garden from the 17th Century The extreme heat has exposed a 300-year-old secret at one of the UK's most recognisable stately homes.

A gorgeous view from
Clinton, Iowa.

What do dystopian cities in cinema and preservation have in common? Tune in 11am this Sunday for a FB Live session with Jessica Wobig to find out.

Interested in FB Live chats about preservation topics, including contemporary technology, book reviews, or career advice, but it just doesn’t exist? Starting Sunday, April 15th at 11 am EST, every second Sunday you can find yours truly in your feed discussing amazing places worth saving and more. Comment below with requests or suggestions.

Maybe throw some bones toward our underfunded public transportation?

NOACA, Hyperloop Company Announce $1.2 Million for Cleveland to Chicago Study The California-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) announced Monday that they had raised $1.2 million for a feasibility...